Invited by Microsoft HK and WebOrganic, the Association co-organised a 5-day workshop to provide digital training and job market information to non-degree holders aged 16-30 to enhance competitiveness.  

Participants of the 6th Glocal Y, co-organised by the Association’s Women Affairs Department and Youth and Community Service Department, shared their achievements at the closing ceremony. 

Exercise can improve one’s physical health and help relax mentally. While people avoid going out during the COVID-19 outbreak, elders are forced to change their habits, such as doing exercise at the park, and some of them get weak as a result of a lack of exercise. To encourage the elderly to make exercise at home a habit, HKYWCA Chi Po Neighbourhood Elderly Centre cooperates with Excellence Fitness to organise two stretching workshops, and share proper techniques and sports knowledge.

Kowloon West Elder Academy Cluster organised two local eco-tours to encourage its trainees to embark upon journey of ecological exploration and protection.  

The first batch of trainees followed the tour guide to Tai Mong Tsai in Sai Kung and found around 10 butterfly species. One of the participants was excited to see his favourite Paris peacock. The tour guide also introduced special plants and insects along the way, to let participants appreciate Hong Kong’s biodiversity.

The Association’s Jockey Club Tin Shui Wai Family Wellness Centre organised a workshop to share tips for parents with kindergarten kids, help them to adjust the daily schedule of their kids and adapt to school life after class resumption. 

“NWS Career Navigator For Youth”, co-organised by NWS Holdings Limited and HKYWCA, is awarded the Outstanding Partnership Project Award in Caring Company Scheme 2019/20, to recognise the positive changes it has brought to the community.    

Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in Hong Kong and its complications can be fatal. Before drug prescription, patients can actually prevent deterioration by changing their diet and exercise habit. To raise elderly’s awareness of diabetes, HKYWCA Elderly Service Department joined hands with Hong Kong Peace Lions Club and the Chinese Cheongsam Association (HK) to organise a lecture tour to promote the "3L1H Healthy Diet" and distribute anti-epidemic gift bags with masks to the participants. 

The donation from Flag Day has been an important source of income for the Association’s self-financed services. Many a little makes a mickle, especially at this time of economic adversity. However, in view of the volatility of the epidemic, the Association has decided to cancel the outdoor flag selling event for the safety and health of the public and the volunteers. Yet, people in need are still queueing to be assisted. We, therefore, urge for your support to the Gold Flag campaign which offers us an alternative to raise funds for the service users. 

As the threat of the pandemic has slightly subsided, schools are preparing for students to resume classes. The Association’s Y Family has collaborated with the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust under “JC A-Connect: Jockey Club Autism Support Network” and released guidelines on class resumption for primary school students, parents and teachers.

During the first half of the year, Hong Kong has been in the shadow of the pandemic, and people have practised social distancing by staying at home. HKYWCA's Sydney Leong Holiday Lodge (“Lodge”) in San Shek Wan, South Lantau Island, was also temporarily closed to meet anti-epidemic regulations. As epidemic situation stabilizes, the Lodge reopens in mid-May and launches the "Happy Family Camp" package, which allows families to enjoy campsite activities with accommodation and meals at a discount price until July 15.